approximation — a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌprɑːksɪˈmeɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 근삿값, 근사치
Korean pronunciation: 어**프록**시**메이**션
Example Sentences
- My weight loss app said I burned 500 calories, but that's just an approximation - eating pizza doesn't count as cardio.
- The GPS gave us an approximation of arrival time, but didn't account for my dad's bathroom breaks every hour.
- Scientists use approximation models to predict climate change effects.
approximation
NOUN//əˌprɑːksɪˈmeɪʃn//
a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct
A student approximation demonstrates nearly but not exactly measuring the correct length
Approximation is the wise estimation that calculation brings into precision
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'approximare' meaning 'to draw near,' composed of the prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'proximare' (to come near), which derives from 'proximus' (nearest). The suffix '-tion' converts the verb into a noun.
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📝Examples
“My weight loss app said I burned 500 calories, but that's just an approximation - eating pizza doesn't count as cardio.”
“The GPS gave us an approximation of arrival time, but didn't account for my dad's bathroom breaks every hour.”
“Scientists use approximation models to predict climate change effects.”
“Her age was listed as 'forever 29' - a creative approximation of reality.”
“The budget approximation helped us plan the project timeline.”
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